CONTROL LINE SCALE 11111 1SSUi4hiUflidJ4 rfl7u s THE RYAN FR-i Fireball perhaps strangest aircraft used US Navy Fireball equipped 1350 horsepower Wright 1820-72W piston engine driving propeller its nose General Electric 1-16 J-3l turbojet its tail rear propulsiona unique combination power plants airplane However odd though Fireball most-successful experiments Navy transition pistondriven jet-powered carrier aircraft prototype emerged June 1945 aircraft service 66 US Navy until end 1947 Fireball equipped four 50 Browning machine guns could carry much 1000 pounds bombs rocket projectiles said have first Navy aircraft make pure jet-powered landing navy carrier According Janes Encyclopedia Aviation landing made November 6 1945 aircraft carrier USS Wake Island off San Diego Scott Boone Salem Oregon relative newcomer Control Line CL Scale chose Fireball first major Scale project Scott noted previously built four CL profile trainer-type aircraft Fireball introduced Scott firsts including fuselage planking fiberglassing cowl fabrication MonoKoting pulling canopy integrating now-popular electronic servo-driven throttle control models color scheme patterned after VF-4 1 Fireball unit 1946 B5 modeled Scott aircraft colorful wing fuselage markings model scratchbuilt using plans Chuck Felton powered OS 40 Although may have Scotts first full Scale project has made great strides appreciating tasks involved creating great-looking model As Scale projects develop building techniques some engineering learn solve problems Scott wanted pass some thoughts ideas developed during Fireball project First utilize time-tested rule measuring twice cutting once Think process through before cutting first piece wood much easier revise thought revise structure once built Second dont overdo details might overwhelm models look add touches give airplane functional look yet reveal personal taste Scott notes Scale project can seem overwhelming however task broken down subassemblies can make progress becoming frustrated problem arises can t find solution dont afraid enlist aid more-experienced modeler Scotts good friend fellow modeler Bob Beaman provided encouragement technical advice couple special features built Scotts model result engineering problem-solving cowl/fuselage exhaust scale-looking provides engine cooling engine cowl split mimicking full-scale aircraft allows easy access engine servicing tuning keyed belly hatch allows access servo battery Also hatch rod can pushed through bellcrank platform disengage cockpit canopy hold-downs cockpit canopy removed easy access hellcrank throttle servo pitot tube port wing actually arming switch servo system important factors Scott emphasized regards building Scale model invest time effort obtain documentation aircraft modeled contains/shows detail incorporated model Documentation important two reasons first personal might want models detail color-and-markings May1999 129 Scott Boones Ryan Fireball controlled two-line Fireball top view split cowl removal engine access belicrank electronic servo throttle system Boone photo removable cockpit canopy throttle servo belicrank access Petras Akinis Albatros DV Yak-6 April column past Lithuanian Nationals winner 10cc Moki engine 50-inch wingspan Photo Dave Dulaitis replicate airplane particularly favor second reason might want enter model competition documentation could deciding factor whether model makes winners circle great models entered local national competitions seem sure winners dont make because lack proper documentation sure documentation present model shows details put conforms rules regulations AMA Scale event entered Scott concluded notes asking following question scratchbuild might able find kit build answer person scratch-builds gains valuable knowledge skills along way teaches something about structure aircraft might repaired its involved flying mishap patient Rewards will come time relax keep project fun Scott learned restraints can lead rushed imprecise results discouraging builder end Scott thanks wife daughter support during year took complete project Documentation important item noted above would like bring particular source attention Wind Canyon Publishing has series 20 Aero Albums created Kenn Rust Paul Matt covers aircraft Pioneer WW Golden Age WW II eras aviation albums have three-views profiles illustrations can used Scale documentation Available interested Goodyear Formula Air Racing volumes covering time periods 1947-1967 1967-1995 books Robert Hirsch together contain 1000 photographs 160 scale drawings volume priced $2495 plus $3 shipping handling complete details Aero Racing Albums write Wind Canyon Publishing Box 1445 Niceville FL 32588-1445 Hint Workshop Clean Oil-Soaked Airframe James Strauss first published Valley Aeromodelers Appleton WI newsletter found Indy Sportsliner CL club newsletter Ever notice some people fly airplanes times during course year clean exterior plane pay little attention internal structure until model brought home procedure allows models internal structure become oil-soaked over time possible restore severely oil-soaked structure little elbow grease time patience Youll need 12- 16-ounce bottle rubbing isopropyl alcohol eight- 10ounce box cornstarch Strip covering off affected areas Make soupy slurry solution starch alcohol mixed together Using paint brush apply mixture liberally oily area Wait 20 minutes apply second coat make sure alcohol replenished mix stays soupy After drying overnight use stiff bristle brush clean off now-oilladen cornstarch Repeat process until starch comes off nearly powder form last step wet cloth alcohol wash wood dries wood almost good new ready fly new vigor Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column top quality better laser cut quality wood selected modelers Detailed plans include coveting templates tch $1O1 lu video beforsyou bu flees have money back guarantee 3 CHANNEL BEES LAZYBEE4O LAZYBEE48WNG469 BIG LAZV BEE 60. S1 BIG BEE72WNG.$119 BEES WITH NLERONS LAZY BEE SPEOLAL4.$74 LAZY BEE SIAL 50.$84 SPEEDY BEE4Odeirg.$84 Competition propellers intermediate advanced sport flyer well competition community Advanced designs using modern computational methods materials Over 300 pitch / diameters available ranging slow-flyer electric High performance Giant Scale Unlimited Racers complete line three four blade props being designed tested Top-level Competition pilots prior market entry Visit APO Prop Website detailed information product design current product availability send SASE detailed brochure Landing Products 1222 Harter Ave Woodland CA 95776 Contact local hobby dealer first dont have what need order direct Landing Products ph 530 661-0399 convenient web site Overnight delivery available props stock Hours 6am PST 130 Model Aviation W k [0~ VJ TIl LO] E TREXLER WHEELS Prevent landing gear danage Trevl& lnlatae Bainna Wheels 3 wheel set Lazy Special & Speedy B 815 S wheel set Big 819 Wheel pump $5 JIM POWERS SPEEDY BEE See ft fly belom buy 1 hr Video $10 APC TThe No 1 Choice Competition Modelers Worldwide
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/05
Page Numbers: 129, 130
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/05
Page Numbers: 129, 130
CONTROL LINE SCALE 11111 1SSUi4hiUflidJ4 rfl7u s THE RYAN FR-i Fireball perhaps strangest aircraft used US Navy Fireball equipped 1350 horsepower Wright 1820-72W piston engine driving propeller its nose General Electric 1-16 J-3l turbojet its tail rear propulsiona unique combination power plants airplane However odd though Fireball most-successful experiments Navy transition pistondriven jet-powered carrier aircraft prototype emerged June 1945 aircraft service 66 US Navy until end 1947 Fireball equipped four 50 Browning machine guns could carry much 1000 pounds bombs rocket projectiles said have first Navy aircraft make pure jet-powered landing navy carrier According Janes Encyclopedia Aviation landing made November 6 1945 aircraft carrier USS Wake Island off San Diego Scott Boone Salem Oregon relative newcomer Control Line CL Scale chose Fireball first major Scale project Scott noted previously built four CL profile trainer-type aircraft Fireball introduced Scott firsts including fuselage planking fiberglassing cowl fabrication MonoKoting pulling canopy integrating now-popular electronic servo-driven throttle control models color scheme patterned after VF-4 1 Fireball unit 1946 B5 modeled Scott aircraft colorful wing fuselage markings model scratchbuilt using plans Chuck Felton powered OS 40 Although may have Scotts first full Scale project has made great strides appreciating tasks involved creating great-looking model As Scale projects develop building techniques some engineering learn solve problems Scott wanted pass some thoughts ideas developed during Fireball project First utilize time-tested rule measuring twice cutting once Think process through before cutting first piece wood much easier revise thought revise structure once built Second dont overdo details might overwhelm models look add touches give airplane functional look yet reveal personal taste Scott notes Scale project can seem overwhelming however task broken down subassemblies can make progress becoming frustrated problem arises can t find solution dont afraid enlist aid more-experienced modeler Scotts good friend fellow modeler Bob Beaman provided encouragement technical advice couple special features built Scotts model result engineering problem-solving cowl/fuselage exhaust scale-looking provides engine cooling engine cowl split mimicking full-scale aircraft allows easy access engine servicing tuning keyed belly hatch allows access servo battery Also hatch rod can pushed through bellcrank platform disengage cockpit canopy hold-downs cockpit canopy removed easy access hellcrank throttle servo pitot tube port wing actually arming switch servo system important factors Scott emphasized regards building Scale model invest time effort obtain documentation aircraft modeled contains/shows detail incorporated model Documentation important two reasons first personal might want models detail color-and-markings May1999 129 Scott Boones Ryan Fireball controlled two-line Fireball top view split cowl removal engine access belicrank electronic servo throttle system Boone photo removable cockpit canopy throttle servo belicrank access Petras Akinis Albatros DV Yak-6 April column past Lithuanian Nationals winner 10cc Moki engine 50-inch wingspan Photo Dave Dulaitis replicate airplane particularly favor second reason might want enter model competition documentation could deciding factor whether model makes winners circle great models entered local national competitions seem sure winners dont make because lack proper documentation sure documentation present model shows details put conforms rules regulations AMA Scale event entered Scott concluded notes asking following question scratchbuild might able find kit build answer person scratch-builds gains valuable knowledge skills along way teaches something about structure aircraft might repaired its involved flying mishap patient Rewards will come time relax keep project fun Scott learned restraints can lead rushed imprecise results discouraging builder end Scott thanks wife daughter support during year took complete project Documentation important item noted above would like bring particular source attention Wind Canyon Publishing has series 20 Aero Albums created Kenn Rust Paul Matt covers aircraft Pioneer WW Golden Age WW II eras aviation albums have three-views profiles illustrations can used Scale documentation Available interested Goodyear Formula Air Racing volumes covering time periods 1947-1967 1967-1995 books Robert Hirsch together contain 1000 photographs 160 scale drawings volume priced $2495 plus $3 shipping handling complete details Aero Racing Albums write Wind Canyon Publishing Box 1445 Niceville FL 32588-1445 Hint Workshop Clean Oil-Soaked Airframe James Strauss first published Valley Aeromodelers Appleton WI newsletter found Indy Sportsliner CL club newsletter Ever notice some people fly airplanes times during course year clean exterior plane pay little attention internal structure until model brought home procedure allows models internal structure become oil-soaked over time possible restore severely oil-soaked structure little elbow grease time patience Youll need 12- 16-ounce bottle rubbing isopropyl alcohol eight- 10ounce box cornstarch Strip covering off affected areas Make soupy slurry solution starch alcohol mixed together Using paint brush apply mixture liberally oily area Wait 20 minutes apply second coat make sure alcohol replenished mix stays soupy After drying overnight use stiff bristle brush clean off now-oilladen cornstarch Repeat process until starch comes off nearly powder form last step wet cloth alcohol wash wood dries wood almost good new ready fly new vigor Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column top quality better laser cut quality wood selected modelers Detailed plans include coveting templates tch $1O1 lu video beforsyou bu flees have money back guarantee 3 CHANNEL BEES LAZYBEE4O LAZYBEE48WNG469 BIG LAZV BEE 60. S1 BIG BEE72WNG.$119 BEES WITH NLERONS LAZY BEE SPEOLAL4.$74 LAZY BEE SIAL 50.$84 SPEEDY BEE4Odeirg.$84 Competition propellers intermediate advanced sport flyer well competition community Advanced designs using modern computational methods materials Over 300 pitch / diameters available ranging slow-flyer electric High performance Giant Scale Unlimited Racers complete line three four blade props being designed tested Top-level Competition pilots prior market entry Visit APO Prop Website detailed information product design current product availability send SASE detailed brochure Landing Products 1222 Harter Ave Woodland CA 95776 Contact local hobby dealer first dont have what need order direct Landing Products ph 530 661-0399 convenient web site Overnight delivery available props stock Hours 6am PST 130 Model Aviation W k [0~ VJ TIl LO] E TREXLER WHEELS Prevent landing gear danage Trevl& lnlatae Bainna Wheels 3 wheel set Lazy Special & Speedy B 815 S wheel set Big 819 Wheel pump $5 JIM POWERS SPEEDY BEE See ft fly belom buy 1 hr Video $10 APC TThe No 1 Choice Competition Modelers Worldwide
